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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
2
Local notices detail Sunday services for August 27 and September 3 at the Methodist Church led by Rev. A Asbo and Rev. G T A Phillipson. Activities include Sunday School at 7:40 pm, Monthly Praise, and a prophecy lecture by Pastor T A Anderson. A condolence note thanks well wishers for a recent bereavement.
Mrs. Bessie Hester wife of J Hester of this town died Sunday at Townsville. She was survived by four daughters and three sons. The funeral was held on Monday.
On Friday September 1 President's Day will be held at Haverstock. Competitions include a bridge and an annual event. A new Robber Croquet format will be played on the Wiglnnewn course. All parties are invited and asked to bring sandshoes or slippers. A prize will go to the visitor with the highest points.
The article describes a highly anticipated ball night with a large crowd, lavish attractions, and notable attendees. Mr. Bi Chase and family travel to attend, while Mr. Cecil King plans a special gala at Rowen. Bets reveal excitement around the Swell of the Ball voting, with favorites already upset.
Cyclists note progress on track repairs over the past two weeks with gravel laid on the straights. Workers plan to finish gravelling this weekend so that a par layer can be supplied the next weekend.
In the morning session before Judge M L Diawyser two traffic breach prosecutions were heard. Constable Westrop vs Eric Frilin concerned riding a bicycle without a helmet, resulting in a conviction and fine of 14 with 6 costs, the offender ordered to pay 14 in full. Constable Westrop vs Herbert Nltz concerned riding a motor vehicle without a certificate of competency or learner permit, fined 1 with costs and four weeks to pay, default distress, and potential imprisonment. An additional charge for speeding at an intersection was also noted. the defendant pleaded guilty, was convicted, and fined 3 with three weeks to pay, default distress, and possible imprisonment. Sentence to be cumulative.
The forecast notes a west to east shift with clear nights and chilly mornings. Wednesday is expected to reach 82.9 degrees, with Thursday around 62 degrees.
The Dorset departs tomorrow morning after loading CSO cargo including frozen beef and hides for OverBedy. The Mundolin arrived today from Routh to lond with general cargo. The Auten docks Monday to fetch engur for overseas.
Mr Gid Pote left town to connect with the AOA train in Mackay en route to Brisbane. The Mikes M and I Briatow depart Monday for Mackay and plan to embark on the Doug ing for Brisbane after holidaying in Bowen with sister Mrs BR Anderson. The W BR Carpenter Albine’s DH SE Carinthia arrived in Miowen on Wednesday with three passengers disembarking.
Miss Billy Wentford of Mackay visits Bowen as guest of Miss Norma Heisel. Mrs H P Cox and daughter Dorothy travel to Mackay for the harbour opening. The Migeer Galley will also visit Mackay for the harbour opening. Dorothy Tannock spends the weekend in Collingville. The Smailman sisters visit Collinsville for the weekend. The Mayor Alderman B W Russell returns from a wiat to Berehone. Mr and Mrs R Jago and family leave for Rockhampton for a transfer. Mildred Maltby leaves for Townsville. Mrs AL Gand and family Eton Vale and Mrs BE Land and family vacationed at Queens Beach. Sidney May, university musical examiner, examines Bowen pupils. Miss Val Phite recovers from two weeks of ill health with sister Miss E Plate and Miss Lamanil. Lamanil returns to Filmont on Saturday. Mr and Mrs FB Reynolds and Miss Edna Reynolds return from Brisbane exhibit. Miss Flo Neep Proserpine visits Bowen. Alderman and Mrs JH Lawlor leave for Mackay harbour opening. Calne and Dorothy Calne depart for the Northern town tonight.
Local fishermen along the coast mistake Ecolog submarines for actual subs, based on a claim by Mr. Jock Frisch who called in today. He described a Palma arrival night and a flash method that triggered signaling beliefs among crews at anchor. He doubts similar press reports.
The Presbyterian Church schedules morning and evening services next Sunday with a sermon titled The cost of University. A Kirk Session meeting is set for Monday at 3 p.m. in the church vestry. The Lord's Supper will be dispensed in Sunday week during the Turning service. Communicants are urged to note the gate and time. An event mentions the destroyer Voyager to be in port.
Bowen Coursing Club stages a Saturday afternoon event at Denso Park with dogs from Bowen Proserpine Collingville and Mackay. A strong field includes Fast heats, hurdles, and multiple coursed races as bookmakers operate and pew dogs compete for prizes.
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